Category — Slow Food

Have you ever heard of the Slow Food movement?  The notion is nothing new, but in the current economy people seem to be embracing the philosophies of “slow food” more than ever.

We’re all examining our spending habits and paying closer attention to diet and lifestyle choices.  A slow food approach describes a shift in attitude away from fast food and toward savoring what we eat.  Americans are showing more interest in knowing exactly what they’re eating and where their food comes from.

I would say I’m a pretty healthy eater – I pay attention to what I buy, where it’s grown, how it got to the shelf, etc.  I would NOT, however, say that I am the kind of person who luxuriates in what I eat each day.  I’m not quite cramming it in absentmindedly at every meal, but it does require focused attention on my part to slow down and appreciate each bite.  I blame motherhood for this unfortunate turn of events.

So, if you’re like me and wish you could visit that place where you fully attend to the eating moment (at least aspire to do so), take a summer day to drop by a farmer’s market and pick up local veggies for a stir-fry or local fruit to toss on some yogurt.  Take a look at some of the yummy recipes (and cooking demos) on how2heroes.com, take a deep breath, and TASTE.